Consider the unit type, unit size, unit amenities and property amenities. There is an amazing array of unit and property amenities. There is an additional charge for some amenities but the cost for most amenities is built into the rental rate. For example, there will typically be an extra charge for cover parking or for a garage.

In most cases, you are well advised to first select the location and then select the unit type. After finding apartments which have the unit type and pricing which fit your budget, you can then review the options for both unit amenities and property amenities.

The unit type describes the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the unit. Not having enough bathrooms can cause stress and frustration in the morning as people get ready for work and school. Most families are better off to have an adequate number of bathrooms than to have incredible amenities.

However, if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford an apartment with both ample space and an incredible array of amenities, you'll probably still have to choose. The list of amenities is so large that few properties have all available amenities. Following is a list of the unit amenities and property amenities available in at least one online apartment search service.

Unit Amenities 
10 foot Ceilings 
9 foot Ceilings
Bay Windows 
Berber Carpet
Bookshelves 
Ceiling Fans 
Ceramic Tile 
Computer Niche 
Crown Molding 
Custom Cabinetry 
Dishwasher 
Disposal 
Dry/Wet Bar 
Eat-In Kitchen 
Fireplace - Gas 
Fireplace - Wood Burning 
Frost Free Refrigerator 
Furnished Units Available 
Garden Tubs 
Gourmet Kitchens 
Granite Countertops 
Hard Wood Floors 
Ice Maker Refrigerator 
Intrusion Alarms 
Laminate Floors 
Marble Tile 
Microwave
Mini-blinds 
Outside Storage 
Pantry 
Patio/Balcony 
Self Clean Ovens 
Side-by-side Refrigerator 
Stainless Steel Appliances
Sub-Metered Electric 
Vaulted Ceilings 
W/D Rental 
W/D Stackable Conn 
W/D Stackable Units 
Walk-In Closets
Property Amenities 
24hr Concierge 24hr Emergency Maintenance 
Access Gates 
Alarm System 
Attached Garages

Basketball Court 
BBQ Grills / Picnic 
Billiard Room

Business Center 
Carports 
Cinema Room 
Clubhouse 
Coffee Bar 
Conference Room
Detached Garages
Dry Cleaners/Wash & Fold 
Elevators 
Fenced Yards 
Fitness Center 
Gate Attendant 
Golf/Putting Green 
Grocery Store/Deli

Guest Suites 
Handicap Modified 
High-Speed Internet 
Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi 
Jogging Trail 
Laundry Rooms 
Maid Service 
Manned Entry 
Media Room 
Mountain Bikes 
On-site Daycare 
Park & Ride Nearby
Parking Garage 
Perimeter Fence 
Personal Trainer 
Playground 
Racquetball Court 
Reading Library 
Reserved Parking 
Sauna 
School Bus Pick-up
Shuttle Route 
Social Activities
Sports Court 
Storage Area 
Swimming Pools 
Tanning Center 
Tennis Court 
Tennis Pro 
Trash Pickup
Valet Trash Service 
Video Library 
Volleyball Court 
Water Volleyballs